Alternative operating systems for mobile devices
Undoubtedly, Android has a bigger advantage over iOS in terms of extending the functionality of mobile devices. Android has a plethora of apps that add more features to what your phone or tablet can do by default. Additionally, installing mobile apps provides third-party providers with easy access to users when they provide their services. For example, news apps provide real-time daily updates to users reading news and weather reports with their mobile device. However, Android and Apple’s proprietary operating system is not the only firmware available to users.
Ubuntu for Android phones and tablets
The default Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean operating system on Android phones was developed from a Linux-based architecture. Although they work fine according to the hardware specifications, users who prefer an operating system similar to what they have on their desktop or laptop computers can get Ubuntu for mobile use. Versions 12.x or higher of this Linux distribution have been redesigned to work with touch screens and run efficiently on portable electronic devices.
Ubuntu for Android works effectively on high-end multi-core phones and tablets. Users can open multiple tabs in browsers and open multiple applications at the same time. Plus, your tablet or smartphone can also drive two workspaces together, just like with a desktop computer. Through wireless updates, the firmware is updated to the latest version and allows more applications to work efficiently on your system. The software comes with default apps such as Ubuntu Music Player, Chromium web browser, Google Calendar, Thunderbird email client, Google Docs, VLC Player, Ubuntu Photo Gallery, PiTiVi, Gwibber, and Android Dialer.
Symbian Belle for Nokia smartphones
Nokia has been a leader in the mobile industry. Most phone users probably started with a Nokia more than any other brand. However, advances in mobile technology have shifted user preferences toward phones with operating systems for which developers can quickly build apps. This is the reason why Android took the lead from iOS in a few years. This also means that Nokia must also change along with the trends.
In response, the company has developed Nokia Belle, which is the latest firmware update for its Symbian S60-powered smartphones, including Nokia N8, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia E7, Nokia X7, Nokia E6 and Nokia 500. Owners of these units can upgrade to Belle through the desktop suite or through their network provider. After the update, the new operating system allows for up to six home screens that can be customized with live and dynamic widgets. It has a dropdown taskbar and enhanced apps for browsing, image editing, and web browsing. In general, the new user interface has characteristics similar to those of an Android phone.
